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By Mike Dilger\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Monday, 10 October 2022 at 12:00 am<\/p>

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In looks alone our overwintering geese are unable to compare with the elegance of say a mute swan, the brilliance of a kingfisher or the dashing nature of a peregrine. But certainly they more than make up for what could be best described as \u2018unremarkable looks\u2019 when they come together on their wintering grounds \u2013 with the whole definitely greater than the sum of its parts.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Pink-footed geese flock in North Norfolk. \u00a9 Mike Powles\/Getty<\/span><\/figcaption><\/div>\n

When can I see overwintering geese?<\/h2>\n

Arriving from all points north anytime from mid-September onwards, the geese are attracted to Britain\u2019s comparatively mild winter climate, which is believed to be boosted by about 5 \u030aC, thanks to the warming impact of the Gulf Stream.<\/p>\n